The Birdcage(1996)
“Come as you are.”
Overview
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.
Director
Mike Nichols
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$31M
Revenue
$185M
Cast
Robin Williams
as Armand Goldman
Gene Hackman
as Senator Kevin Keeley
Nathan Lane
as Albert
Dianne Wiest
as Louise Keeley
Dan Futterman
as Val Goldman
Calista Flockhart
as Barbara Keeley
Hank Azaria
as Agador
Christine Baranski
as Katharine Archer
Tom McGowan
as Harry Radman
Grant Heslov
as Photographer - National Enquirer
Kirby Mitchell
as Chauffeur
James Lally
as Stage Manager
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
French
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$31M
Box Office
$185M
Production Companies
United Artists
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Where can I watch The Birdcage?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Birdcage (1996).
What is The Birdcage about?▼
A gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner agree to put up a false heterosexual front so that their son can introduce them to his fiancée's conservative parents.
Who directed The Birdcage?▼
The Birdcage was directed by Mike Nichols and released in 1996. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is The Birdcage?▼
The Birdcage has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in The Birdcage?▼
The cast of The Birdcage includes Robin Williams as Armand Goldman, Gene Hackman as Senator Kevin Keeley, Nathan Lane as Albert, Dianne Wiest as Louise Keeley, Dan Futterman as Val Goldman and more.
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